Changes continue to sweep through the book-publishing industry. In
droves more consumers are buying directly from publishers such as
Hannibal Books on its websites and turning to e-books.
Consequently the brick-and-mortar bookstores, including Christian bookstores, either are closing or are having to change their entire operations dramatically.
Recently Christian Booksellers Association reported that because of
these changes as well as because of the weak and turbulent economy, its
former chairperson is closing his family-operated Christian bookstore in Kentucky.
The
phenomenon is worldwide. In another CBA story Chris Johnsen, founder
of Christian Art Distributors based in South Africa, noted, "Christian
retail has come to a fork on the road. The day and age of the
traditional retailer is over."
With free shipping for all retail
purchases, we at Hannibal are making it easier and
cheaper than ever to obtain our books.
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